The 16th Beijing International Film Festival will be held from April 16 to 25 in Beijing, China.
French actress and director Juliette Binoche will serve as the jury president of the Tiantan Award, the event's top honor.
Artificial intelligence and female-led projects took center stage at a film investment and financing conference held during the recently concluded 16th Beijing International Film Festival, where industry leaders, financiers, creators and tech firms gathered to explore new growth avenues in China's film sector.
The Short Video Section of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival wrapped up in Jiyuan, Henan province, on April 23, drawing over 7,000 entries — a record high. From landscapes to local culture, short videos are becoming a powerful medium for telling China’s stories and a way to connect with global audiences. Through the creators’ lenses, Jiyuan’s heritage and scenery are reaching a wider world. More than just a film event, the festival highlights how short-form content is driving the integration of culture and tourism.
Beyond the short video section of the Beijing International Film Festival, Wulongkou in Jiyuan offers a different kind of story.
The 16th Beijing International Film Festival concluded on Saturday evening, with the British film Dragonfly emerging as the biggest winner, walking away with three Tiantan Awards — the event's highest honors.
